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Monsters: Pool Sharks (1988)
In my opinion, the best episode of the series
After watching all the episodes of the Monsters series, this is by far my favorite. It pits a classic duel of good vs. evil, with a gradual reveal of information justifying the scenario, adding the perfect element of mystery until the final moments of the show.
Often there are multiple context flaws in short story episodes, which end up distracting from story line. For me, the script in "Pool Sharks" effectively explains the "questions" that arise while progressing through the story, subsequently drawing you in to the unfolding events.
I loved this episode when watching it in the late 80s and after watching it again this month I find it still holds validity as a great Monsters short story. Thank you to the writers and directors who put this project together many years ago.
The Mist (2017)
I leave it up to another Stephen King book to surmise...
A line from Bill Denbrough (excerpt from "IT" by Stephen King)
"if fiction and politics every really do become interchangeable, I'm going to kill myself, because I wont know what else to do. You see, politics always change, stories never do...I suggest you have a lot to learn"